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Jul 28, 2024 election gun ban retroactivity article 22 revised penal code bargado case election law

Election Gun Ban and Retroactivity: The Bargado Case Explained

Can a postponed election erase a gun ban violation? The Supreme Court's Bargado ruling explains retroactivity in Philippine election law.

Apr 27, 2021 election law voter registration ra 8189 election offense supreme court voting rights

Double Voter Registration in the Philippines: Legal Consequences Under RA 8189

Learn the legal consequences of double voter registration in the Philippines, based on the Supreme Court ruling in Labay v. People.

Mar 13, 2006 election law criminal law good faith defense mala in se vote canvassing ra 6646

Good Faith as a Defense in Philippine Election Offenses: The Garcia Case

When can good faith excuse an election officer's error? The Garcia ruling explains intent in vote canvassing offenses under RA 6646.

Jul 30, 2000 election law failure of election election protest comelec omnibus election code

Failure of Election Petitions in the Philippines: What the Law Requires

Failure of election is a narrow remedy under Philippine law. Learn the grounds, the limits, and how Banaga v. COMELEC clarifies the rules.